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China says HMPV infections in the northern part of the country are declining. News of increased respiratory illnesses in China kindled global concerns about another potential pandemic. But, as VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports, medical experts say HMPV is nothing like COVID-19. VOA Mandarin contributed.

Neuralink isn’t the only company working on brain implants; many other companies and research groups are also working to link the nervous system to computers to help treat brain disorders and overcome brain injuries

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently spread widely across China, overwhelming hospitals and evoking memories of the COVID-19 outbreak. HMPV is not a new virus; it has been known for years and typically has a low mortality rate. Nevertheless, epidemiologists are calling for greater transparency about the spread of the virus to help contain infections. While…

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